117 Nagging Food Questions

Make that 117 Nagging Food Questions and counting! Over at Chow, a food media site, every week the answer of a new nagging food question is posted. As of January 15, 117 answers are at your disposal!

Some of my favorites?

• How Long Can You Keep Dry Spices? [Short answer: 1-3 years, depending on whole or ground, unless you bust out the fancy storing techniques]
• Why Do Onions Make You Cry? [Short answer: It's all about the chemical reactions]
• How Long Can Dried Pasta Be Stored? [Short answer: Years and years!]
• What Makes Cheddar Cheese Sharp? [Short answer: Bacteria from aging - gross, but so delicious!]
• Is Soy Lecithin Bad for You? [Short answer: Like anything, it's ok - in moderation. It's a natural derivative of the soybean]

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